Course Description: This course will cover all aspects of golf for the novice, to include etiquette, terminology, grip, what club to use, etc. The class meets at the Shalimar Point Golf Course, a $5.00 per person per session fee to cover cost of all needed supplies (clubs, balls, tees, etc.) will be collected.

Class Leader Bio(s): Floyd Clarkson has been a golf club professional for 20 years and has taught golf professionally for 30 years.

Course Description: Want to expand your social skills while having fun? This class will give you an opportunity to do that by learning new board and card games. Come join us and learn some new games, and get refreshed on old standards. 7-week class.

Notes: 7 -week class meeting September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

Class Leader Bio(s): Karen Lauer is an experienced artist and CLL class leader. She loves to play games and introduced Wizard to the CLL community and camp conferences. Den Lauer is a retired Navy Flight Officer who sat around a lot so he has years of experience playing games!

Course Description: Forgot the rules to an old favorite? Ready to learn a new card game? Whether you're a seasoned veteran or the next rookie on deck, you will learn the rules and tips you need to master six different card games while connecting with old friends and making new ones. This will be a six-week course, meeting on September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, and 22.

Notes: This will be a six-week course, meeting on September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, and 22 at Covenant Community Church, 1008 Gospel Rd, FWB.

Class Leader Bio(s): Dolores Noechel is a former Ruckel math teacher, OCSD Instructional Technology and Media Services Specialist, and Assistant Principal at Fort Walton Beach High School.

Course Description: Learn how to play the game of Cribbage, or hone your skills if you already know, using a simple summary of instructions consistent with the American Cribbage Congress (ACC) rules. You can play the game for family fun or learn about ACC and Grassroots local tournament play. This is a 6-week class.

Notes: This is a 6-week class will starting September 17. Cribbage boards, pegs and cards will be provided for playing at the VFW. VFW Post 7674, 213 Carol Ave NW, Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Class Leader Bio(s): Annette Seda is an ACC official tournament judge. Pete Seda is a former director of the local Grassroots tournament play.

Course Description: Learn to play Mah Jongg using the National Mah Jongg League rules.

Notes: This is a 6-week class, meeting September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 and 23. Bring an open mind and a pen.

Class Leader Bio(s): Donna Gross taught Mah Jongg for over 10 years at the Adult School in Chatham, NJ. Newly relocated to FWB, she would like to bring this game to the Emerald Coast. 6-week class.

Course Description: This class is designed for beginning students of the game of pickleball or those who need a brush up on the basics of the game. During class, we will teach the rules of the game, scoring, serving and game play. The class will consist of 30 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of instructed play. 

Notes: Please bring your paddle. If you don’t have one, we have a few that can be borrowed. Gym shoes are required, preferably court shoes.

Class Leader Bio(s): Carol Achtien has been playing pickleball for many years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others.Stan Budzinski has been playing pickleball for a year and also loves sharing and playing the sport with others. This class will be the same class as Pickleball - Beginners (11:30 - 12:30).

Course Description: This class is designed for beginning students of the game of pickleball or those who need a brush up to the basics of the game. During class, we will teach the rules of the game, scoring, serving and game play. The class will consist of 30 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of instructed play. 

Notes: Please bring your paddle.  If you don’t have one, we have a few that can be borrowed. Gym shoes are required, preferably court shoes. This class will be the same class as Pickleball - Beginners (10:00 - 11:00).

Class Leader Bio(s): Carol Achtien has been playing pickleball for many years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others.Stan Budzinski has been playing pickleball for a year and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. This class will be the same class as Pickleball - Beginners (10:00 - 11:00).

Course Description: This class is designed for the pickleball player who has a basic understanding of the rules of the game, knows how to score and can serve and return the ball consistently. The class will be run with 30 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of instructed game play.

Notes: Please bring your paddle.  If you don’t have one, we have a few that can be borrowed. Gym shoes are required, preferably court shoes.

Class Leader Bio(s): Stan Budzinski has been playing pickleball for a year and loves sharing and playing the sport with others.Mike Weinberg has been playing pickleball for many years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others.